In what can be described as one of the most politically-charged tracks of his career, sing er-songwriter and guitarist Bruce Springsteen has released a surprise protest song titled ‘Streets of Minneapolis’.
Taking to his Instagram handle, Bruce Springsteen shared his thoughts about the song, explaining that he intends to respond to the “state terror” in Minneapolis and killings of two American citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
“I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free, Bruce Springsteen,” the singer wrote. The song opens with a full-band arrangement, followed by sing-along moments as the lyrics play out, “Through the winter’s ice and cold/ Down Nicollet Avenue/ A city aflame fought fire and ice/ ‘Neath an occupier’s boots/ King Trump’s private army from the DHS/ Guns belted to their coats/ Came to Minneapolis to enforce the law/ Or so their story goes.” In a tribute to the citizens of Minneapolis, he continued, “Against smoke and rubber bullets/ By the dawn’s early light/ Citizens stood for justice/ Their voices ringing through the night. And there were bloody footprints/ Where mercy should have stood/ And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets/ Alex Pretti and Renee Good.” (ANI)
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